I've used both brands and found that when you apply it, it beads just as described. If you go over it then with a Q-tip, the cotton ball spreads it and gives a more uniform distribution. It is surprising to see it spread out and stay, after beading like it did, but it does. It appears to get some tooth from being "brushed" over the covering. In fact, it acts tackier then when the canopy is positioned.

Do the same to the canopy before positioning it. Run a thin bead around it, then come along with another Q-tip and spread it. There seems to be a timing deal going on. Or it might be breaking through release agent. Although I always wash and dry the inside of any canopy before it goes on.

Good thing with the stuff is how easy the excess that's squeezed out is to wipe away.

First time I tried the stuff, I was hoping it was easier to deal with than epoxy. Turns out it's night and day easier.